Maintenance Team Lead

Job Description

<p>Job Title: Maintenance Team Lead – Food Manufacturing</p><p>Location: Mississauga, ON</p><p>Employment Type: Full-Time</p><p>Industry: Food Manufacturing / Bakery</p><p>Compensation: Competitive salary + benefits package</p><p><br></p><p><strong>About the Company</strong></p><p><br></p><p>Our client is a well-established and rapidly growing food manufacturing company with a strong reputation for quality and innovation. Specializing in the bakery sector, they have built their success on a commitment to excellence, continuous improvement, and delivering top-tier products to their customers. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a company where your expertise will be valued, your leadership will make a tangible impact, and your career can grow along with the business.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>The Opportunity</strong></p><p><br></p><p>We are seeking an experienced Maintenance Team Lead with a background in food manufacturing—preferably the bakery industry- to lead a dedicated maintenance team. This is a hands-on leadership role where you will guide day-to-day maintenance operations, ensure equipment reliability, and foster a culture of safety and continuous improvement.</p><p><br></p><p>If you have a strong technical background, enjoy solving complex problems, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, this role offers the opportunity to combine leadership with your mechanical expertise to maintain peak production efficiency.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><p><br></p><ul><li>Supervise and lead the maintenance team to ensure that all production equipment operates safely and efficiently.</li><li>Plan, schedule, and coordinate preventive and corrective maintenance activities.</li><li>Troubleshoot and repair machinery, electrical, and mechanical systems, with a strong preference for hands-on involvement.</li><li>Ensure compliance with GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) and HACCP guidelines at all times.</li><li>Implement and sustain Lean Six Sigma principles to improve reliability, reduce downtime, and optimize asset performance.</li><li>Maintain accurate maintenance records, logs, and documentation.</li><li>Manage spare parts inventory and liaise with suppliers as needed.</li><li>Provide coaching, training, and performance feedback to team members.</li><li>Participate in continuous improvement projects to support operational excellence.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Qualifications & Experience</strong></p><p><br></p><ul><li>3–5 years of supervisory experience in a food manufacturing environment; bakery industry experience preferred.</li><li>Millwright license (or equivalent industrial mechanic certification) strongly preferred.</li><li>Proven hands-on mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills.</li><li>Strong knowledge of GMP and HACCP standards.</li><li>Familiarity with Lean Six Sigma and asset management best practices.</li><li>Excellent problem-solving, leadership, and communication skills.</li><li>Ability to work effectively under pressure in a fast-paced, high-volume production environment.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Why Join?</strong></p><p><br></p><ul><li>Opportunity to be part of a growing and dynamic company in the food manufacturing industry.</li><li>A leadership role where your expertise directly impacts production success.</li><li>Competitive salary, benefits, and opportunities for career advancement.</li><li>A collaborative work environment that values innovation and continuous improvement.</li></ul><p></p>